One of my friends on facebook has sent out a call for a road trip playlist, and I thought to myself... I might as well write one for him here on my blog! I will try to use all songs from my personal collection, but I might deviate too. So, without further ado, Here is the list of song types he wanted and my responses.
1. Song that makes you think of a National Park: first song that comes to mind is Biggest Ball of Twine, I do not have this song in my collection. It isn't so much about a National Park as it is about a tourist attraction... but similar! Songs in my collection... I would choose Saturday In the Park by Chicago.
2. Song from your Birth Year: First song I think of is Walking on Sunshine, but I actually can't stand it! My mom said it always reminds her of me... and yet, I do not like the song. Rock Me Amadeus by Falco would be my pick, or from my collection I'd say Take My Breath Away by Berlin.
3. and: Well, I can't decide if this is a typo or not... but lets think of a song with AND in the title. AND If My Heart Should Somehow Stop by James Vincent McMorrow, maybe its not the best road trip fast paced song... but a beautiful song. I think I listened to this song a million times the summer of 2011. Bennie AND the Jets, Elton John or I would go with Saints AND Sailors, by Dashboard Confessional... though, I have heard on a good playlist you never have the same artist twice, and they are in my next pick...
4. Same song by TWO different artists: Screaming Infidelities by Dashboard Confessional and Joanna. I LOVE her rendition, and it is a classic song, for the 2000's at least.
5. Song of Summer: Crush by Jennifer Paige, No Sleep Tonight by the Faders.
6. A Duet: Come What May by Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. Beautiful. I also think of You're So Vain, originally by Carly Simon, but I am thinking of the version from How To Lose A Guy in Ten Days with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Come Along by Cee Lo Green and Vicci Martinez.
7. A Friendship Song: Don't Let Your Enemies become Friends by The Spill Canvas, You're my Best Friend by Queen, or Tell All My Friends I'm Dead by New Found Glory
8. Song w/ a Color: Too obvious, Yellow by Coldplay or Dark Blue by Jack's Mannequin.
9. Song that reminds you of Richard Templeman: I Think I Love You by David Cassidy, in 10th grade Richard and I were in the film class together, and we paired up to make a music video, and we chose this song, though I think we had a different version of it? Either way, it makes me think of Richard and our one day romance... ahh...
10. Song that reminds you of Kelly Tolley: Well, I don't even know this girl cause Richard met her sometime after we had move apart... but the song Legs by ZZ Top keeps coming to my mind...
11. A Song about Working: All The Small Things by Blink 182, "work sucks! Carry me home..."
12. A song about Vacation: Miami by Will Smith. DUH.
13. Favorite Disney Song: Won't Say I'm In Love by Meg from Hurcules or anything from Tangled.
14. A Medley (aka Mash Up): Not My Name and Hey Mickey
15. Favorite Broadway Song: SISTERS White Christmas!
16. Favorite TV Show theme Song: Here With Me by Dido, theme song from Roswell. FAVORITE.
17. Traveling Song: Daisy Cutter or India Ink by 311, not so much songs about vacation, but they make me think of road trips.
18. A Jewish Song: Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani
19. A Grunge or Hipster Song: Elevator Love Letter by Stars
20 A PRIDE Song: Waka Waka by Shakira I don't know why this one makes me think so much of Pride, but it does... Or Wave Your Flag by K'naan
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Connect the Dots
Dan and Marie Melody: Sondre Lerche: Dan In Real Life Soundtrack: I should probably just rate all of the songs in this soundtrack together... but I won't. It's a good soundtrack and mostly done all by Sondre, this is a short little song, One star, keeping it with the soundtrack.
Klimbim: Don Ross: This is from a dance show soundtrack, BYU-Idaho Collegiate showcase 2008. It's actually not a bad song, good for background music when you're studying or cleaning, you know how sometimes you need a break from singing and you just need a song to listen to while you're getting nostalgic looking through old photos when you're suppose to be cleaning? Yeah. And I found out the name of this song through using SoundHound, it was free and I basically don't get an app if it isn't free. Haha. One Star.
Another Dumb Blonde: Hoku: Oh Disney channel, you were so good at introducing me to some crazy stuff... This is just a classic song that I won't part with. Especially since I've been a blonde for a long time. The music video is just... perfect. The dancing... so terrible! One Star, and I am really only keeping this one cause it is funny... and funny that I know all the words. This one goes into the Cheesy Girlie Mix.
Connect the Dots: The Spill Canvas: This song is actually kind of seductive. Makes me think of the movie Serendipity, where she has freckles on her arm in the shape of Cassiopeia, and he traces them, connecting the dots. Two Stars.
Phantom Limb: The Shins: I definitely through myself into loving this band because of a guy I dated. I also did like a song they had on the Garden State Soundtrack. And I liked that it was a band my brother also liked, not a common thing for him and me to have similar music tastes. The music isn't bad, I sing along a little, The question is now, do I have any connection? Its smooth and makes me think it would be a good beach tune. One Star.
Cough Syrup: Young the Giant: I don't know what it is about this song that just draws me in, but I love it! It's easy to sing along to. The music video has a lot of elements I really like, the Rorschach fish tank, the speakers with water, the glitter, those swimsuits, the water balloons and tennis rackets and baseball bats! I appreciate the creativity. Three Stars.
Forever: Vertical Horizon: I loved their first album, listened to it religiously almost. And I never took the time or got the chance or something, to do that with this album, I don't recall when I got this one, but I still haven't heard all the songs. This song is sweet, I really like the chorus. One Star.
Waltz #2: Elliot Smith: It's a waltz, and you don't hear many songs like that outside of the ballroom. I like it, its a little sad, a little romantic... Two stars.
Something: The Beatles: this is a slow and sultry type song. Harrison and I really enjoyed this part of the Cirque du Solei LOVE show. Two Stars. (not my favorite, but I do like it.)
At Last: Etta James: Soulful, sultry, classic. It's a great song, incredible vocals, and I have listed it under my Dancing in the kitchen playlist, also a good ballroom song. Three Stars.
Klimbim: Don Ross: This is from a dance show soundtrack, BYU-Idaho Collegiate showcase 2008. It's actually not a bad song, good for background music when you're studying or cleaning, you know how sometimes you need a break from singing and you just need a song to listen to while you're getting nostalgic looking through old photos when you're suppose to be cleaning? Yeah. And I found out the name of this song through using SoundHound, it was free and I basically don't get an app if it isn't free. Haha. One Star.
Another Dumb Blonde: Hoku: Oh Disney channel, you were so good at introducing me to some crazy stuff... This is just a classic song that I won't part with. Especially since I've been a blonde for a long time. The music video is just... perfect. The dancing... so terrible! One Star, and I am really only keeping this one cause it is funny... and funny that I know all the words. This one goes into the Cheesy Girlie Mix.
Connect the Dots: The Spill Canvas: This song is actually kind of seductive. Makes me think of the movie Serendipity, where she has freckles on her arm in the shape of Cassiopeia, and he traces them, connecting the dots. Two Stars.
Phantom Limb: The Shins: I definitely through myself into loving this band because of a guy I dated. I also did like a song they had on the Garden State Soundtrack. And I liked that it was a band my brother also liked, not a common thing for him and me to have similar music tastes. The music isn't bad, I sing along a little, The question is now, do I have any connection? Its smooth and makes me think it would be a good beach tune. One Star.
Cough Syrup: Young the Giant: I don't know what it is about this song that just draws me in, but I love it! It's easy to sing along to. The music video has a lot of elements I really like, the Rorschach fish tank, the speakers with water, the glitter, those swimsuits, the water balloons and tennis rackets and baseball bats! I appreciate the creativity. Three Stars.
Forever: Vertical Horizon: I loved their first album, listened to it religiously almost. And I never took the time or got the chance or something, to do that with this album, I don't recall when I got this one, but I still haven't heard all the songs. This song is sweet, I really like the chorus. One Star.
Waltz #2: Elliot Smith: It's a waltz, and you don't hear many songs like that outside of the ballroom. I like it, its a little sad, a little romantic... Two stars.
Something: The Beatles: this is a slow and sultry type song. Harrison and I really enjoyed this part of the Cirque du Solei LOVE show. Two Stars. (not my favorite, but I do like it.)
At Last: Etta James: Soulful, sultry, classic. It's a great song, incredible vocals, and I have listed it under my Dancing in the kitchen playlist, also a good ballroom song. Three Stars.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Hey Stranger
Eyes on Fire: Blue Foundation: Twilight Soundtrack: This song takes me right to the movie, I feel the dark greys, deep greens, and a little red come up around me. It's not really a song I see myself turning to on it's own, but I think it is one I will keep, One star.
Whisper: Evanescence: As soon as this song started I thought, I bet I will delete this one. Evanescence was such a phase of my life... tied to an ex-boyfriend and overall I just don't love how dark their music is to me now. Her voice is beautiful, I don't argue that. And overall I think this song is a lot lighter than some of her stuff... but I just don't feel like I need to keep it.
Lock Your Heart Down: Churchill: ahhhh! One of my new favorites! It's just fresh and clean and happy, so sweet. It's so easy to sing along to, kind of a kitchen dancing slow song, but a little more country and upbeat, it just makes me happy. Four Stars.
Too Slow To Ride: Nina Gordon: I really do enjoy this whole album by Nina, it takes me back to high school, to reading the Fearless series. It is a lonesome song, I can see myself turning to this when I am feeling sad or moody and need something good to sing along to (if Mandy isn't cutting it ya know...) Three Stars.
Let's Dance: Vanessa Hudgens: Another song that I don't know how I got. No, I am not embarrassed and saying oh how did I get this! but, honest, do not know where it came from. It is kind of fun, but it seems to be a little too much whispering, like I am waiting for it to pop... but it is staying a little subdued. One Star... could be good on a workout mix or as a warmup song for dancing.
Hey Stranger: Mêlée: I like this guy's voice. I learned of this band based off a CD my friend Sarah got from our community college, the song was called Francesca, and I decided to buy this whole cd based off of liking that song. It's a pretty easy song, good for a road trip, Two stars. Oh yeah, it kind of stops and then has a trailing ending... don't totally love that part of it.
Reflections: Mae: This is one of my favorite bands, and mark my words, I will one day name a child with the name Mae. This song is a little slower, but I still like it. I really like the line, "tonight I'll wake up twice and both times find your gone" I like the idea of reflections. Two Stars.
Wait: Get Set Go: This is one from my Grey's Anatomy collection. Kind of a cute and simple song, makes me think of this guy I was obsessed with, Devo, and wanting to run over to his place and like in She's The Man, kiss him, kiss the crap out of him, but I waited. And waited. And he never kissed me, and he was gone. (Which ended up being just fine as I married an incredible man.) One Star.
Cold War Transmissions: Anberlin: I can't tell you how many times I played this on the overnight bus we had to take in Russia one night... One of my favorites, obviously a good road trip song... haha Three stars.
Here We Go: Joshua Radin: Well I got really into Joshua Radin the summer of 2011. My love for a man named "George" turned me to Joshua, and I was almost religious in my listening to him... haha Now, this does not mean I love all his stuff. Luckily I do enjoy this one, it seems like the kind of a song a movie that a couple had a difficult patch would end with. One Star.
Beginning After The End: Stars: This is actually just an instrumental to start off the CD. It's a nice little instrumental though. With just a little talking at the tail end of the song. One Star.
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Whisper: Evanescence: As soon as this song started I thought, I bet I will delete this one. Evanescence was such a phase of my life... tied to an ex-boyfriend and overall I just don't love how dark their music is to me now. Her voice is beautiful, I don't argue that. And overall I think this song is a lot lighter than some of her stuff... but I just don't feel like I need to keep it.
Lock Your Heart Down: Churchill: ahhhh! One of my new favorites! It's just fresh and clean and happy, so sweet. It's so easy to sing along to, kind of a kitchen dancing slow song, but a little more country and upbeat, it just makes me happy. Four Stars.
Too Slow To Ride: Nina Gordon: I really do enjoy this whole album by Nina, it takes me back to high school, to reading the Fearless series. It is a lonesome song, I can see myself turning to this when I am feeling sad or moody and need something good to sing along to (if Mandy isn't cutting it ya know...) Three Stars.
Let's Dance: Vanessa Hudgens: Another song that I don't know how I got. No, I am not embarrassed and saying oh how did I get this! but, honest, do not know where it came from. It is kind of fun, but it seems to be a little too much whispering, like I am waiting for it to pop... but it is staying a little subdued. One Star... could be good on a workout mix or as a warmup song for dancing.
Hey Stranger: Mêlée: I like this guy's voice. I learned of this band based off a CD my friend Sarah got from our community college, the song was called Francesca, and I decided to buy this whole cd based off of liking that song. It's a pretty easy song, good for a road trip, Two stars. Oh yeah, it kind of stops and then has a trailing ending... don't totally love that part of it.
Reflections: Mae: This is one of my favorite bands, and mark my words, I will one day name a child with the name Mae. This song is a little slower, but I still like it. I really like the line, "tonight I'll wake up twice and both times find your gone" I like the idea of reflections. Two Stars.
Wait: Get Set Go: This is one from my Grey's Anatomy collection. Kind of a cute and simple song, makes me think of this guy I was obsessed with, Devo, and wanting to run over to his place and like in She's The Man, kiss him, kiss the crap out of him, but I waited. And waited. And he never kissed me, and he was gone. (Which ended up being just fine as I married an incredible man.) One Star.
Cold War Transmissions: Anberlin: I can't tell you how many times I played this on the overnight bus we had to take in Russia one night... One of my favorites, obviously a good road trip song... haha Three stars.
Here We Go: Joshua Radin: Well I got really into Joshua Radin the summer of 2011. My love for a man named "George" turned me to Joshua, and I was almost religious in my listening to him... haha Now, this does not mean I love all his stuff. Luckily I do enjoy this one, it seems like the kind of a song a movie that a couple had a difficult patch would end with. One Star.
Beginning After The End: Stars: This is actually just an instrumental to start off the CD. It's a nice little instrumental though. With just a little talking at the tail end of the song. One Star.
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